The New Jersey music and entertainment scene has something for everyone. Rock, hip-hop, soul, funk, folk and beyond, you can find it on stages across the Garden State. Watch this space for news on all of the must-see shows coming through our area.

Surf rock returns to Asbury Park

This Memorial Day weekend, it's surf's up international style at the Jersey Shore.

Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra have toured together for more than 30 years, and he has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. He recently completely a sold-out tour of the United States.

"Amore, My Tribute to Love’" is "Andre's testament to his love for music and his love for both of his families; his wife and children, and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. The concert follows last year’s release of the album, ‘Amore’, which topped the U.S. classical music charts and features André’s renditions of classic love songs from the worlds of popular and classical music," according to a news release.

During the concert in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands, Rieu will select a song dedication and read it aloud during the concert before playing the waltz selection. To submit a dedication, visit intl.andreincinemas.com/dedications.

Fans come annually for Rieu's concert, which is set against a medieval town square and features Rieu, his 60-piece orchestra, sopranos, tenors and special guests.

“To be able to bring the concert from my beautiful hometown of Maastricht direct to movie theaters for my fans every year is such a thrill! My orchestra and I get so excited about our romantic open-air shows, it’s just magical to bring it to the big screen," Rieu said. "Music is, as they say, the food of love! That is what this show is all about, all types of love. ... I invite you to join me and my orchestra once again for a fantastic adventure; filled with wonderful music and of course: Amore.”

To find tickets to a theater near you, visit andreincinemas.com. New Jersey sites include Succasunna, Hackettstown and Parsippany.

-Ilana Keller

Whoopi Goldberg coming to State Theatre

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg is coming to the State Theatre in New Brunswick to share a piece of her mind.

The Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Award-winner will share "her unique observations on current events and a wide variety of topics on her mind in a way that only Whoopi can," on at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, the theater says.

Tickets for benefactors are on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, while the general public can snag tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 11.

Dave Bernarducci of Eatontown, NJ with his dogs Ginger and Bailey on the red carpet before the start of the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

John Campbell of Long Island vacuums the Red Carpet in preparation for Sunday evening's 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People walks the red carpet at the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People walks the red carpet at the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People walks the red carpet at the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Joe Piscopo presents to Major League Baseball player Al Leiter receives his Sports award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Joe Piscopo presents to Major League Baseball player Al Leiter receives his Sports award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Major League Baseball player Al Leiter receives his Sports award from Joe Piscopo during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

John Roberts presented singer-songwriter Debbie Harry of the band Blondie with her Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Singer-songwriter Debbie Harry of the band Blondie receives her Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Singer-songwriter Debbie Harry of the band Blondie receives her Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy share a laugh during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy share a laugh during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy share a laugh during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy present Gloria Gaynor with her Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Felip Rose of the Village People and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy look on as Gloria Gaynor accepts her Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Celebrity chef Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro looks to heaven saying this is for his parents as presenter Mariano Rivera looks on after Valastro received his Enterprise award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Buzz Aldren walks out with Whoopi Goldberg to present to Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, receiving their Public Service award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Buzz Aldren walks out with Whoopi Goldberg to present to Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, receiving their Public Service award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Astronauts Scott, l, and Mark Kelly receive their Public Service award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Buzz Aldren walks out with Whoopi Goldberg to present to Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, receiving their Public Service award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Frankie Valli speaks as the Four Seasons including members Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Joe Long receive their Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Frankie Valli speaks as the Four Seasons including members Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Joe Long receive their Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Joe Long speaks as the Four Seasons including members Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi receive their Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt plays with the Disciples of Soul after receiving his Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt plays with the Disciples of Soul after receiving his Performing Arts award during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Bruce Springsteen, r, holds up the hand of Steven Van Zandt after the grand finale during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Bruce Springsteen holds up the hand of Steven Van Zandt, l, after the grand finale during the 10th Anniversary Induction Ceremony of the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the Paramount Theater in Convention Hall, Asbury Park. May 6, 2018. Asbury Park, NJ Bob Karp/Staff Photographer

Now playing in select cinemas, “Bloodlight and Bami” is director/editor Sophie Fiennes’ enrapturing look at Jones in all of her power and complexity. A singer, actress and model, Jones has captivated acolytes around the world for generations, and Fiennes’ film is a worthy examination of both the woman and icon.

Fiennes’ film deftly manages, in essence, three stories merged into one film.

There’s the vivid, essential performance concert footage of Jones in her androgynous glory delivering classics like 1985’s “Slave to the Rhythm” and 1980’s “Warm Leatherette.”

The live numbers almost play out like righteous exhales after the film’s second main arc, tracing Jones’ efforts as a take-no-prisoners businesswoman working tirelessly behind the scenes to create what would become her 2008 LP “Hurricane.”

As a filmmaker, Fiennes isn’t terribly interested in providing music industry context — the in-progress album isn’t named, and when Jones is caught in a heated phone conversation about studio time with guys named Sly and Robbie, viewers will have to have entered the film already knowing about legendary rhythm section Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.

Instead, Fiennes saves her contextual efforts for the storyline that takes up the bulk of “Bloodlight and Bami” as she intimately documents Jones’ return to her Jamaican home. We’re allowed to watch as Jones reconnects with generations of relatives, and this intimate footage is remarkably disarming — particularly when juxtaposed with the artistic ferocity that has publicly defined Jones for decades.

The cumulative effect can be found early on in a performance of “Williams Blood,” an incredibly powerful autobiographical track from “Hurricane,” or as the viewer is privy to the cradle-to-the-stage progress of the hypnotic, driving new number “This Is.”

When it all comes together, Fiennes and Jones create something truly special that demands to be seen.

“Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami” is now playing at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, as well as at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, 65th Street Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan and Metrograph, 7 Ludlow St., Manhattan.

The film opens Friday, April 20 at the ShowRoom Cinema, 707 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, and Friday, May 4, at the Landmark Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., Philadelphia.

Sarah McLachlan plays to support Mary's Place by the Sea

Singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan will be playing Asbury Park for a great cause this summer.

McLachlan, a three-time Grammy winner, will perform with Patty Griffin 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the historic Paramount Theatre, 1300 Ocean Ave. on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, with proceeds from the show set to benefit Mary's Place by the Sea, a respite home for women with cancer in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune.

Sarah McLachlan will play Asbury Park in July to support Mary's Place by the Sea.(Photo11: Associated Press)

Tickets — starting at $59 and up to $249 for VIP meet-and-greet tickets — go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, April 20 via Ticketmaster, and noon Friday through the Stone Pony box office, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m.

Goo Goo Dolls in Red Bank

Are you ready to return to the '90s? Hit-making pop-rockers the Goo Goo Dolls will take you there on Tuesday, Oct. 16, when they bring their tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of 1998's "Dizzy Up the Girl" to the Asbury Park Press Stage at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank.

"Dizzy Up the Girl" was a commerical juggernaut for the upstate New York rockers thanks to the hits "Slide," "Broadway," "Black Balloon" and, of course, the inescapable "City of Angels" soundtrack single "Iris."

John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls performs a private concert for Sirius XM at City Winery on November 14, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.(Photo11: Getty Images)

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi performing their This House is not for sale Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark Viorel Florescu/Northjersey.com

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi performing their This House is not for sale Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark Viorel Florescu/Northjersey.com

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi performing their This House is not for sale Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark Viorel Florescu/Northjersey.com

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi performing their This House is not for sale Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark Viorel Florescu/Northjersey.com

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi performing their This House is not for sale Tour at the Prudential Center in Newark Viorel Florescu/Northjersey.com